Table 7-4. Application of Materials for Securing One M109 Howitzer Facing the Opposite Direction from that Shown in Fig. 7-1

TM 55-2220-058-14

Table 7-4. Application of Materials for Securing One M109 Howitzer Facing the Opposite Direction from that Shown in

Figure 7-1

(For location of "items, " refer to fig 7-1)Continued

Item

No. Required

Application

Clips. Secure ends of wire rope (item I) with two 3/8-inch U-bolt clips at overlap area. Secure

each thimble to wire rope with one 5/8-inch U-bolt clip. (Not required if howitzer has an

operable external gun-tube brace.)

as required

Padding. Place under wire rope (item I) to protect gun barrel. (Not required if howitzer has an

operable external gun-tube brace.)

RT1

Chains. Attach chains to the right-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A10, A11,

and B11.

LT1

Chains. Attach chains to the left-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D11, C11,

and D10.

RT2

Chains. Attach chains to the right-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A35, B34,

and A34.

LT2

Chains. attach chains to the left-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D34, C34,

and D35.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. M109 brakes must be set. Transmission selector must be in neutral.

2. Gun must be secured in the gun travel lock. The turret rotation and gun-elevating controls must be wire-tied, if feasible, to

prevent movement of turret and gun.

3. Turnbuckles of front and rear chain tiedowns must be tightened at the same time to avoid disturbing the tank position.

4. Also applicable are General Rules 4, 5, 7, 11, 15(g), 19, 19A, and 19C in Section 1 of the Rules Governing the Loading of

Commodities on Open-Top Cars and Trailers, published by the Association of American Railroads. These general rules are also

found in TM 55-2200-001-12.

Table 7-5. Application of Materials for Securing One M109 Howitzer Facing the Opposite Direction from that Shown in

Figure 7-2

(For location of "items, " refer to fig 7-1)

Item

No. Required

Application

A thru D

Channels. For description, refer to paragraph 2-2c.

Chains. Furnished with flatcar. Apply chains between M109 tiedown fittings and anchor

locations on the dock of the car, as described below.

Shackles. Attach one shackle to each tow lug.

Brace. Length as required. Force-fit between hull and bottom of gun barrel. (Not required if

howitzer has an operable external gun-tube brace.)

Strapping. Place over gun barrel and nail to item G with two 6d nails on each side. (Not

required if howitzer has an operable external gun-tube brace.)

Wire rope, 3/8-inch. Wrap gun tube with cushioning material, item K. Place thimbles on the

lifting eyes and apply wire rope in two complete loops: one around gun tube to left-rear lifting

eye, the other around gun tube to right-rear lifting eye. Pull loops hand tight. (Not required if

howitzer has an operable external gun-tube brace.)

Clips. Secure ends of wire rope (item I) with two 3/8-inch U-bolt clips at overlapo area. Secure

each thimble to wire rope with one 5/8-inch U-bolt clip. (Not required if howitzer has an

operable external gun-tube brace.)

as required

Padding. Place under wire rope (item I) to protect gun barrel. (Not required if howitzer has an

operable external gun-tube brace.)

M10O HOWITZER NEAR POSITION NO. 1

RT1

Chains. Attach chains to the right-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A2, B3,

and A3.

LT1

Chains. Attach chains to the left-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D3, C3,

and D2.

RT2

Chains. Attach chains to the right-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A24, B23,

and A23.

LT2

Chains. attach chains to the left-rear tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D23, C23,

and D24.

M109 HOWITZER NEAR POSITION NO. 44

RT1

Chains. Attach chains to the right-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in A21, B22,

and A22.

LT1

Chains. Attach chains to the left-front tiedown fitting shackle from chain anchors in D22, C22,

and D21.

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